Mikuyu School Dance Party Friday Nov. 20!
2026-11-12
We have an extra special dance party coming up on Friday, Nov 20. We'll be dancing with about 80 kids from the Mikuyu Community Day Secondary School in Malawi. The Headteacher at Mikuyu heard about the event we had at Chimbowe CDSS, and wanted to dance with us!
This school has had some challenges recently with girls dropping out to get married. Our dance parties provide an opportunity to celebrate the students, get them some much needed school supplies, and help them feel good about school. Sickiey visited the school just a couple of days ago and he shared some thoughts about the impact, which I've included below.
I hope you can join us! It will be during our regular Friday morning dance time. Please invite a friend or two! We will have some expenses for school supplies and fuel. If you would like to donate, that would be much appreciated, but it is never required.
From Sickiey:
The dance party may seem like a small activity or simply an opportunity for students to dance and have fun, but its impact goes far beyond that. The students become so excited and motivated when they dance with us. More importantly, seeing people from thousands of miles away, across the oceans, taking time to connect with them leaves a lasting impression on their hearts. It makes them feel valued, remembered and connected to a bigger world. It also encourages them to appreciate the importance of education and believe that their dreams are achievable.
There is something else I would like you to understand about these schools. Most of them are located in remote rural communities, where girls face different challenges than those in urban areas. Their environment, family circumstances and community expectations can sometimes make it difficult for them to recognise the long-term value of education and the opportunities that come with staying in school.
That is why I believe our dance parties, combined with career talks, can make such a meaningful difference. We want these girls to look beyond their immediate surroundings, discover their potential and understand that education can open doors to opportunities they may never have imagined.
I also travel with Mary, a MoonCatcher Project officer based in Mtunthama, and Thiona, a social worker. Their involvement is important because we bring together different perspectives and experiences to encourage, guide and support these students, particularly the girls.
For me, Shake It So is much more than a dance party. It is a platform for inspiration, connection and positive change. Sometimes, one meaningful encounter can change how a young person sees their future, and I believe that is the kind of impact we are creating together.
There is something else I would like you to understand about these schools. Most of them are located in remote rural communities, where girls face different challenges than those in urban areas. Their environment, family circumstances and community expectations can sometimes make it difficult for them to recognise the long-term value of education and the opportunities that come with staying in school.
That is why I believe our dance parties, combined with career talks, can make such a meaningful difference. We want these girls to look beyond their immediate surroundings, discover their potential and understand that education can open doors to opportunities they may never have imagined.
I also travel with Mary, a MoonCatcher Project officer based in Mtunthama, and Thiona, a social worker. Their involvement is important because we bring together different perspectives and experiences to encourage, guide and support these students, particularly the girls.
For me, Shake It So is much more than a dance party. It is a platform for inspiration, connection and positive change. Sometimes, one meaningful encounter can change how a young person sees their future, and I believe that is the kind of impact we are creating together.